Kennel Assistant — Shelter Team

Job overview

The Kennel Assistant — Shelter Team role is onsite in Sudbury, MA. Pay is $17–$21 per hour. Save A Dog is a nonprofit humane society dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, and rehoming abandoned dogs. The assistant supports the shelter team by caring for dogs, maintaining clean and safe kennels, and providing enrichment. The role also helps prepare dogs for adoption through reward-based training and works alongside volunteers and staff.

What you'll do

• Clean kennels
• feed dogs
• supervise outdoor play groups
• administer medications
• maintain a safe environment
• provide enrichment
• prepare dogs for adoption using reward-based training
• work with shelter staff and volunteers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel assistant

sudbury ma

save a dog

part-time

dog care

animal shelter

kennel cleaning

feeding

medication administration

dog enrichment

reward-based training

$17–$21 per hour

paid time off

free uniforms

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus, employee discounts, free uniforms, and paid time off.

Why this role

Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays and Sundays. Dog-handling experience is required; reward-based dog-training experience is desired.

About the employer

SAVE A DOG INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.